San Juan Island Wildlife & Whale Watch Sailing for 2 with All Aboard Sailing (#112)

Gift Certificate for Two

Full Day 8 Hour Sail Departing From Friday Harbor

Full Day Sails with whales around the San Juan Islands and Beyond

Aboard the six passenger 1956 classic 42′ pilot house sloop ‘Peniel’. Departing from Friday Harbor.

 Every trip is different

With an experienced Captain and Wildlife Guide 

An adventure to remember

Sailing With Us 

Sailing with a maximum of six passengers we adjust to the level at which you’re ready to adventure and heel with the boat. Your confidence will grow as you become accustomed to the dynamics of sailing in the pacific northwest. In a short time you’ll feel connected to the Salish Sea and the abundant wildlife. As we sail we are always looking and listening for eagles, seals and sea lions, a variety of birds, porpoises and whales. We like to hug the coastline admiring the forest and geology. And so relax on the foredeck in our comfy bean bag chairs and enjoy the ride. Every trip is different. 

We aim to educate you about the wildlife of the Salish Sea and provide a memory that will last a lifetime. It is a great experience for all ages and a lot of family fun. Let us know if you’re celebrating a special occasion and we’ll bake a cake. Brilliant for photographers who like to capture the experience of wildlife and scenery in ever changing light.

Each day our route is planned based on wind, current direction and where we believe we’ll have the highest likelihood of encountering whales. Orcas travel in the region of 100 miles each day. We receive real time information on whale sightings by communicating with our whale watch association on a private radio frequency. And then plot a course based on our experience of their likely behaviour. A full day sail gives us the best chance of including time with whales in our sail. 

As an alternative to whale watching we may plan a shore excursion on another island by anchoring and using our Bullfrog tender for a beach landing. This can include hiking to visit State parks, lighthouses, viewpoints and wildflowers. Our favorites include hiking to the view atop Lovers Leap on Stuart Island on a full day sail and visiting Yellow Island Nature Preserve on a short sail. 

Winds change as we move through the islands and so we do use our engine to cover ground and explore a greater range. When current is in our favor we drift sail through wildlife areas. We like to include variety and keep things moving as appropriate.

Pick ups and drop offs from Lopez, Orcas or Shaw Islands can be arranged. This is easiest with groups booking the full boat. We understand ferry times aren’t always convenient so we make allowances to help you as we can. Generally we charge $125 each way for this service.  

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